You might say I'm a foodie, excited about trying new dishes both at home and abroad. Food is what makes so much of the experience and recreating the recipes from my travels is a way to relive the fun. But I also love a good cocktail, as I worked for a few years as a bartender. Today I'm recreating … [Read more...] about My Favorite Cocktails from My Travels
Portugal
Photo Friday: Porto, Portugal
It was a country not high up on my list. I was already planning a trip across the pond, so when I heard that a blogging conference would be taking place in the northern Portugal city of Porto, I found myself a cheap flight by way of Frankfurt and off I went. I didn't do any research in advance, … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Porto, Portugal
Adventures in Eating Overseas
Judging by some Instagram accounts, you'd think the world is full of delicious things and travelers always eat well. I'm here to set the record straight and say that is not true. Not only have I had food poisoning overseas, but I've ordered things without having a clue what they were. Sometimes … [Read more...] about Adventures in Eating Overseas
The Art of the Day Trip
There's not always enough time to devote a full stay at a given destination, which is where the day trip comes into play. Throughout my travels, if I've found myself with an extra day, I'll take the train to another city to wander around. It allows me to see something new without having to deviate … [Read more...] about The Art of the Day Trip
Visiting Braga’s Bom Jesus
Bom Jesus do Monte, or "Good Jesus on the Mount," is a sanctuary high above the city of Braga in northern Portugal. Records indicate a shrine here dating back to 1373. Its present incarnation has been on the site since 1722. The sun was shining, the flowers were blooming and I was inspired by … [Read more...] about Visiting Braga’s Bom Jesus